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June 1, 2026

PIOUS FRAUD

Family was visiting and I became an unofficial tourist guide at Faro Old Town. We alighted at Faro’s Cathedral, or Church of Saint Mary. The last time I visited it had been free, and I felt like a nabob crossing under the old gothic arches of the bell tower and the front door. This time… Continue reading

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catholic, europe, Fake Relics, Faro Cathedral, First Class Relics, Fraus Pia, Gold churches, History, Holy Foreskin, Holy Nail, Pious Fraud, Relics, saints, São Bras, Second Class Relics, St. Rita, St. Vincent, Third Class Relics, travel
January 3, 2026

Wonderful Shocking Delicacies

Please do not read on if you have chaste eyes and a virtuous mind. Or something like that. Seventeen years in Portugal have given me the chance to appreciate its gorgeous regions and absorb some of its cultural and social identities. During that time, I’ve also been surprised by certain cultural expressions considered shocking… Continue reading

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About Me

I’ve lived in six countries, twenty-four towns, and twenty-nine houses. I’ve survived cancer. My double helix spins genes defined as Franco-Germanic, Iberian, Native South American, and more, as yet unidentified. I adore miracles: B.A. from Norwich University and M.A. from the University of the Algarve. I’ve never been on a cruise, and have no intention to do so. All of which attest to my resilience, wisdom, and sense of humour (or lack thereof).

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PIOUS FRAUD

Wonderful Shocking Delicacies